NPHL has moved to an electronic ordering system, NUlirt, and it is now the preferred method to order all tests. Once ordered, print a "batch list" (see
NUlirt Guide).
Forms Required - Nulirt batch list or NPHL Test Request Form (completed in entirety) must accompany the specimen to include the following information: symptoms and date of onset, pregnancy status, travel and vaccine history. Testing
will not be performed without all required information.
Please call NPHL Client Services at (402) 559-2440 or toll free at (800) 334-0459 for further clarification.
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| Test: |
Francisella tularensis
- Contact NPHL emergency pager (402) 888-5588 if Francisella spp. can't be ruled out
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| Synonym: |
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| Method: |
CDC Laboratory Response Network methodology |
| Availability: |
- Test performed Monday - Friday
- Turnaround time 1-5 days
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| Specimen: |
- Isolates
- Clinical swabs
- Aspirates,
- Tissue,
- Bronchial/tracheal wash
- Autopsy/necropsy specimens
- Blood
- Animal samples
- Vector samples
- Environmental samples
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| Collection Device: |
- Isolate on media slant or plate
- Seal with Parafilm™ or tape
- Test subject to CLIA regulations and requires 2 patient identifiers on container and requisition forms
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| Volume: |
- Requested volume for liquid clinical samples: 1 mL
- Minimum volume for liquid clinical samples: 0.5 mL
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| Storage/Transport: |
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| Unacceptable: |
- Leaking container
- Inapproprate speciment type
- Insufficient volume
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| Specimen Stability: |
Stable at ambient air 15-25º C |
| Reference Interval: |
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| Reportable Disease: |
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| Comments: |
Contact NPHL emergency pager before sending specimen (402) 888-5588 |
| Revised: |
3/18/2024 |
If you have questions about proper specimen collection, please call
NPHL Client Services at (402) 559-2440 or toll free at (800) 334-0459.
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